Scholarships pave the way for brighter future for RPC Plantations' children

For decades, the children of Regional Plantation Companies (RPC) estates in Sri Lanka have faced significant socioeconomic challenges in accessing quality education.

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However, a growing network of scholarships and education grants is now steadily transforming these communities. Across multiple plantations, various educational assistance programs have resulted in a new generation of university graduates, many of whom are the first in their families to achieve higher education.

Expanding reach of scholarships

The breadth and scale of scholarship programs across RPC plantations are both inspiring and impactful. From primary school scholarships to university grants, hundreds of children are receiving much-needed financial support.

At Agarapatana Plantations PLC, 19 students currently benefit from scholarships that cover a range of educational stages. These include the Grade 5 Scholarship fund, the Dalada Fund, Mahapola bursaries of Rs. 5,000 per month and additional bursaries of Rs. 4,000 monthly. Similarly, at Kahagalla Estate under Agarapatana, four university students receive annual grants of Rs. 60,000 each, while Pitaratmalie Estate supports a Sri Jayawardenapura University student with a Mahapola bursary.

Non Pareil Estate in Belihuloya, under Balangoda Plantations PLC, extends its fullest support to children who face personal tragedies. One student, whose father who was an estate driver, tragically passed away in a vehicle accident, receives an annual grant of Rs.120,000 to continue school education.